How to Pronounce Telenovela

To pronounce "telenovela", say TEL-en-ov-el-a — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

TEL-en-ov-el-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “telenovela”

"telenovela" has 5 syllables: tel-en-ov-el-a.

What does telenovela mean?

noun

  1. A television soap opera presented as a miniseries.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "telenovela"?▾

"Telenovela" has 5 syllables: tel · en · ov · el · a.

What does "telenovela" mean?▾

Telenovela: A television soap opera presented as a miniseries.

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